Rowena  Talusan-Dunn
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Rowena Talusan-Dunn

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT Clinical Expressive Arts Therapist, PhD Registered Art Therapist, ATR Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York Accepting Online
Pleasantville Waitlist In-person
Updated September 23, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Self-esteem
  • Emotion regulation
  • Perfectionism
  • Artists' mental health
  • College and graduate student mental health
  • Relationships
  • Work stress
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Stress management

Professional statement

Rowena Talusan-Dunn is a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Creative Art Therapist in Westchester, New York. She specializes in women’s issues, young professionals or young adults who are still in graduate school. Additionally, she sees parents of children with Autism, as well as children who have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum disorder. Dr. Talusan-Dunn also specializes in anxiety, depression, career counseling, stress management and relationship issues.

Dr. Talusan-Dunn enjoys helping clients focus on self care and relaxation through the multi-sensory experience of art making. This often proves empowering for clients to discover a new language and mode in their own recovery and progress.

When working with children who have autism, as well as those who have a loved one on the spectrum, Dr. Talusan-Dunn offers a creative arts approach. She takes a relaxed philosophy to this modality, and considers it an exploratory process that is less inhibited. She always keeps a close pulse on what her clients feel comfortable with. Additionally, she offers group therapy for families and children with autism.

For clients who are less interested in art, she also incorporates exercises from the skills-based treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Dr. Talusan-Dunn received her PhD in expressive therapies, and enjoys crafting a variety of therapeutic exercises for clients in order to provide support. Her office is located in Pleasantville, where she looks forward to meeting you.


Message to clients

Each day we struggle with our multiple roles as female, male, partner, parent and/or employee. We have certain needs that often become stifled from our responsibilities. These pieces are not lost, simply waiting to be reconnected to your whole self. Finding the right therapist to help you reconnect is important and can be stressful. I offer a therapeutic approach that will be directly guided by your individual needs, through therapy and self-care. Whether you are looking for short-term or long- standing, take the step today to reuniting your whole self!


Specialties

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Emotion regulation - Learning how to identify, express, and manage feelings in safe, in-control ways

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

College and graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; finding work, life, and relationship balance

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Rowena Talusan-Dunn is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (45min)
  • Initial session: $300 (60min)
  • Couples sessions: $300 (60min)
  • Family sessions: $300 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly

Location(s)

Pleasantville practice
25 Wheeler Avenue, Suite 203, Pleasantville, New York 10570
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue 9am-8pm
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu 9am-8pm
  • Fri 9am-8pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private practice, 2010 - Present

Lesley University, PhD , 2008
Pratt Institute, 2003


Licensure

New York: 000350


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"She was so warm and easy to talk to during our initial consultation."
- Zencare client • July 2020
"I felt heard and was offered immediate options for scheduling a preliminary consultation without any strings attached. All of my questions were answered. I felt like it was a good representation of what a session would be like."
- Zencare client • June 2020
"Rowena was very friendly and personable! She made me feel comfortable through our initial phone call!"
- Zencare client • June 2020